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The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified individual to serve as the Senior Program Specialist: Advocacy. The Senior Program Specialist: Advocacy position will support the implementation of the program through the Sex Rights Africa Network (SRAN). SRAN is a regional networking hub to share evidence and strengthen action to realise sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) for all in Southern Africa and globally. Advocacy coordination is a critical component of the network.

This position is available in Durban based at the organization’s head office. Applicants must have the ability to work in a demanding and high pressured environment and be able to travel as per job requirements.

Post graduate degree in Social Science/ Public Health plus at least five years of related experience preferred. Masters degree ideal.

Knowledge and understanding:

Broad knowledge of SRHR issues and trends across the field, understanding of how research informs advocacy.

Strong written/oral communication skills: prior demonstrated research and report generation from which action, policy or system change was an outcome.

Experience in implementing a multi-country project.

Comfortable with public speaking and meeting facilitation; and ability to write impeccably in a variety of styles.

Excellent administrative and project management skills, particularly in an environment with competing demands and overlapping projects: ability to work independently, take initiative, establish and accomplish priorities when faced with multiple tasks, work with and without deadlines, pay close attention to details and logistics.

Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with a wide array of constituencies and personalities, commitment and flexibility at all times.

Advanced computer skills – MS Office, as well as common web 2.0 tools.

Strong work ethic and work history that would evidence commitment to AFSA’s mission.

Genuine passion for SRHR and related issues.

Interested persons need to submit a brief CV (no more than 4 pages), along with cover letter and copies of certificates, ID and driver’s license with the reference “Senior Program Specialist: Research and Advocacy – SRHR” in the subject line via emails to the AIDS Foundation of South Africa recruitment@aids.org.za no later than the 6 September 2019.

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of closure may assume that they have not been successful in their application.

Please note that applications received after this date or with missing information will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency based assessment.

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This knowledge management and networking platform is hosted by the AIDS Foundation of South Africa in association with the Regional SRHR Fund, supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka, Zambia, Hivos Southern Africa and the Ford Foundation.